FIDDLE Contest Winners Highlight Local Youth Talent
Andrew, an aspiring fiddler, placed in multiple age groups at the competition, with Meg Littoral winning the 55 and up division and Benjamin Lin taking the 12 and under prize. Andrew plans college soon and aims to inspire others to pick up the bow, with a Grand National run in Nashville after his Friday victory. Spencer Cappelli, an Ohio University student, interns at The Messenger.
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Nashville
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Ohio University
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4-H members reflect on fair milestones and family ties
Jessie Ryder of Mane Event 4H Club discusses aging out at 19 and training Bella the horse while balancing family support from Carla Davis and adviser Adrian Hartman. Fellow member Ryan Dael of Wanna Ride 4H Club nearing Ohio University studies, recalling Grand Champion moments and a budding 4-H legacy with his mother Lisa Dael guiding the program.
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New Marshfield
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Cara Davis
Athens County Fair
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Alexander High School
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Columbus
Ryan Dael
Athens
Ohio University
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Hocking College faculty cuts over degree standards spark debate
Hocking College terminated 13 faculty members for lacking required master's degrees or field specific credentials. Some hired in the 1990s, 2000s, or 2013 onward. Salaries ranged from 32,343 to 96,075 in 2014. Terminations were for just cause with exit letters. Adjuncts and credentialed hires filled vacancies as full-time staff pursue needed credentials.
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Toledo Zoo master plan aims for year round exhibits
The Toledo Blade reports a 10-year master plan to add climate controlled exhibits under geodesic domes featuring tropical animals. Projects include brown bear and hippo river habitats and converting Cheetah Valley into a tiger exhibit with interactive touch screens. Estimated upgrades total 94 million dollars, with 68 million sought from a November Lucas County renewal levy.
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Two killed five wounded in Ohio fraternal lodge shooting
In Cincinnati two people died and five were wounded in a brawl outside a Madisonville Elks Lodge. Police say multiple gunmen are being sought after a fight in the lodge bar spilled into the street. One victim is in ICU with a spinal injury. others' injuries are not life threatening. Several people were arrested at the scene.
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Cleveland Clinic to end McDonalds lease in hospital food court
The Cleveland Clinic will shutter its long standing McDonalds in the hospital food court as a lease ends September 18. CEO Toby Cosgrove has pushed to remove the franchise amid health initiative changes including fryers removal and healthier menu options. McDonalds staff will be offered transfer to other locations.
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Skydivers Honor Army Skydiver At His Funeral
Professional skydivers and Army Golden Knights paid tribute to Master Sgt. Corey Hood at his Ohio funeral after his fatal air show collision near Chicago. Hood, 32, parachuted onto Lakota West High School field in West Chester Township, reflecting a lifelong wish. He served five tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and earned two Bronze Stars.
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Obituaries from Athens and surrounding areas
Obituaries for Jeffrey Lynn Shira age 60 of Athens who died July 27 2015 at home. Born October 19 1954 in Zanesville he was an Ohio University graduate and former Computer Information Technician at OU. Survived by brother James Shira aunt Thelma Kennedy and nephews Doug Nick Brian. Memorial Aug 29 at Jagers & Sons Athens. Also Mary Kathleen Marcum 91 Albany died Aug 20 2015 cremation per her wish no services. Lu lubelle Warren 74 The Plains died Aug 21 2015 Goodyear retiree served as union steward and volunteered at churches and food pantries. Survived by son Gary Warren grandchildren Tiffany and John David Shaw and Tim Shaw sisters Grace McVey Ruth Globe. Services Aug 25 2015 Souers Cardaras Funeral Home Nelsonville. Glen Douglas Reedsville 86 died Aug 21 2015 Parkersburg Care Center. arrangements by White Scharzwel Funeral Home Coolville.
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Deanville
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Goodyear
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Betty Jaeger
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Debbie) Warren
Nelsonville
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Dover
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Fayette St
Greenlawn Cemetery
Cardaras. Com
Reedsville
Glen Douglas
Parkersburg Care Center
White-Schwarzel Funeral Home
Coolville
Athens Eats event brings diverse dining to TailGreat Park
The Athens Eats! event features fine dining and casual options from Cutler's Restaurant to Texas Roadhouse Red Brick Tavern and a Cajun Clucker food truck. A KidZone with a jousting ring and DIY soda fruit kabobs, plus live music by Kat and the Road Dawgs, aims to boost community interaction. Admission is free, with food tickets at $1 each and advance buyers getting $25 tickets for $20.
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